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Carveth logoCarveth Care Centre has been providing quality Long term Care and Assisted Living Services in Gananoque, Ontario since 1965.

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Helen Henderson logoHelen Henderson Care Centre offers seniors and Long Term Care residents quality care and services in Amherstview, Ontario.

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Safe and Fun Retirement Home in Kingston

Quality long-term and senior care

Helen Henderson Health Care Centre main objective is for you and your loved one to feel at home with the best possible care in safe and comfortable surroundings.

As a retirement home in Kingston, we offer both nursing and retirement living, depending on your individual needs. Our caring staff fosters the family atmosphere and they take great pride in their work.

We are committed to a respectful, safe, healthy, active and fun environment. We work closely with our community partners to enhance your quality of life through a variety of programs such as Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Ministerial and Spiritual Care, Foot Care, Eye Care, Dental Care, Hearing Care, Daily Seniors Outreach Services, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Restorative Care Services, an onsite Hair Salon as well as manicures and pedicures!

Residents First always

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Our retirement home in Kingston is committed to you is supported by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's "Residents First" quality improvement program.  We are guided by the vision each resident enjoy safe, effective and responsive care that helps them achieve their highest potential regarding their quality of life.

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50 Years of Family Care

Gibson Family Health Care
celebrated 50 years of service in 2015, a significant milestone for a family owned and operated company. Proudly Canadian

Gibson Family Health Care In The News

  • Dieticians help residents eat good, feel good 04 Mar 25

    Dieticians help residents eat good, feel good

    Two local long-term care homes are using March to celebrate the power and importance of nutrition.

    A Registered Dietitian at Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque and Helen Henderson Care Centre in Amherstview, Elizabeth Dares-Dobbie is preparing for National Nutrition Month - a one-month awareness campaign that highlights the profound connections between food and overall well-being, and emphasizes the transformative role of nutrition in our lives.

    “I like the theme Nourish to Flourish, and I like that it’s for two years,” says the woman who has worked at the two homes for more than 10 years. “Food can nourish more than just our bodies—it nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our overall well-being.”

    An expert in geriatric nutrition, Elizabeth is the only dietitian at Helen Henderson Care Centre and one of two Registered Dietitians at Carveth Care Centre. Both homes are using National Nutrition Month to recognize and celebrate the diverse roles dietitians play in influencing the well-being of Canadians and their integral part of the health care system. Registered Dietitians are regulated health professionals who use their expertise in food and nutrition to improve human health.

    “The dining experience is important for our residents,” explains Elizabeth in late February 2025. “Meals add structure to the day and are social times. They are also three of the six daily opportunities for residents to obtain hydration which is important for everyone, especially the elderly.”

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  • Millhaven woman retires after 36 years 03 Mar 25

    Millhaven woman retires after 36 years

    Connie Jensen might be retiring from her job, but she isn’t retiring from her passion to help others.

    Speaking from Helen Henderson Care Centre where she has worked for the past 36 years as a support worker in a health care setting, her face is kind, and her laugh is genuine when she talks about her life and career, both of which are about to change when she retires on March 1, 2025.

    “It’s scary,” Connie confesses from Helen Henderson Care Centre, a retirement lodge and long-term care home in Amherstview. “I’ve done the same thing for a long time: get up, dress and come to work. It’s going to be strange when this routine comes to an end. I’m going to miss everyone. This is my second home; the residents and staff are my second family. It doesn’t mean I won’t come to visit…. I guess I’m trying to say that it’s scary, but exciting.”

    A resident of Millhaven, Connie plans to fill her free time with chores and projects. She also plans to spend more time at the arena watching her grandson play hockey, and with her mother.

    The proud mother of four children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Connie describes the source of her hardworking nature, “My mom is 83 and still works as a nurse. She’s planning to retire with me. I’m going to spend more time with her.”

    Interestingly, Connie’s grandmother lived to 101 and her father-in-law didn’t retire until he was 90. Her husband, 70, is still working and extremely supportive of Connie.

    Recalling her first day on the job, Connie notes, “When I first started washing dishes at Helen Henderson Care Centre, I was making $7 an hour. Over the years, the home has changed considerably. The place has grown, and departments have moved around.”

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